"In twenty years, from a Five-Star Battle Emperor to a Dou Zong. Isn't that speed a bit too monstrous?" As a Battle Emperor herself, Yun Zhi deeply understood how difficult it was to advance even a single level within the Battle Emperor realm.
"The Woeful Poison Body is precisely this kind of exceptionally gifted physique," Mu Chen said, looking at Little Fairy Doctor.
By now, Little Fairy Doctor had completely eliminated the drawbacks of the Woeful Poison Body. Possessing the Nether Poison Flame, her cultivation speed would undoubtedly become even more terrifying than before. After all, Little Fairy Doctor could rely on consuming poison to rapidly increase her own poison energy.
With the drawbacks of the Woeful Poison Body under control, she would no longer have any reservations about consuming poison.
"Such a heaven-defying physique, surely it must have some drawbacks?" Yun Zhi questioned skeptically.
"Of course it does. The Woeful Poison Body is called the Woeful Poison Body for a reason. Poison is still poison. Even if they suffer no immediate consequences after consuming it, once the poison accumulates in their body to a point where they can no longer suppress their Dou Qi, they will endure the agony of being devoured by countless poisons. Ultimately, they will die in pain. However, under my guidance, this drawback will never appear again," Mu Chen said calmly.
"You...?" Yun Zhi looked at Mu Chen doubtfully.
"Mhm," Mu Chen nodded firmly.
"How long until she wakes up?" Yun Zhi asked, not paying much attention to Mu Chen's words, assuming he was just boasting.
"Soon," Mu Chen replied.
Mu Chen could already sense the toxins in Little Fairy Doctor's body gathering toward the Purple Cloud Wings on her back, following her will.
"Mhm!"
As Mu Chen and Yun Zhi waited, the colorful hues on Little Fairy Doctor's face began to fade. Unlike the original timeline, this time Little Fairy Doctor's lips curled into a satisfied smile instead of a bitter one.
Under Mu Chen's guidance, Little Fairy Doctor had embraced the philosophy that kindness begets kindness and malice begets malice. Although she possessed the Woeful Poison Body, as long as her heart remained kind, what did it matter if she became a Poison Master?
"Mu Chen."
Little Fairy Doctor opened her eyes, looking at Mu Chen, and realizing the poison in her hand, she quickly asked, "You didn't touch me, did you?"
"Uh... After knowing you for so long, do you really think I'm the kind of person who would take advantage of someone?" Mu Chen teased.
"No, that's not what I meant. I meant, you didn't come into contact with my body, right?" Little Fairy Doctor hurriedly explained.
"Don't worry, the poison you concocted, I could eat it like beans," Mu Chen said nonchalantly.
"Boasting again!" Little Fairy Doctor rolled her eyes at Mu Chen and was about to put away the poison when Mu Chen suddenly walked over, grabbed the poison from her hand, and in full view of Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Zhi, swallowed it in one gulp.
Yun Zhi: "..."
Little Fairy Doctor: "..."
Yun Zhi and Little Fairy Doctor stared dumbfounded at Mu Chen. Before Little Fairy Doctor could recover, Mu Chen grabbed her hand again and... actually stuck out his tongue, licking every last bit of poison from her palm.
Little Fairy Doctor: "..."
Little Fairy Doctor was completely stunned, unable to process what had just happened, as Mu Chen used his tongue to clean her palm.
"Mhm."
Mu Chen licked his lips and commented, "You added too much three-flavor cucumber. You should have added three taels of ginseng powder. That would greatly enhance the toxins of the Flame Snake, Emerald Centipede, and Crimson Toad."
"Should I add ginseng powder?" Little Fairy Doctor seemed to have forgotten that Mu Chen had just swallowed a handful of poison that even a Dou King would fear. Listening to Mu Chen, she sounded like an apprentice seeking advice.
"Mhm," Mu Chen nodded. "In the future, when concocting poison, you can ask me first. After all, I'm an Alchemist who has refined an eighth-grade pill. I have a decent understanding of the properties of medicinal ingredients."
"An eighth-grade Alchemist?" Yun Zhi looked at Mu Chen in surprise.
"You're at it again," Little Fairy Doctor pouted, giving Mu Chen a sidelong glance.
Neither Yun Zhi nor Little Fairy Doctor believed that Mu Chen was an eighth-grade Alchemist. After all, Pill King Gu He was only a sixth-grade Alchemist, and Mu Chen was still so young.
"Don't believe me?" Mu Chen asked.
"Not a chance!" Little Fairy Doctor rolled her eyes at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen looked at Yun Zhi, who also regarded him with skepticism.
"Sigh!"
Mu Chen sighed. "I really wanted to keep a low profile, but my strength just won't allow it!"
"Whatever!"
"Whatever!"
Yun Zhi and Little Fairy Doctor spoke in unison, both rolling their eyes at Mu Chen.
Little Fairy Doctor felt her palm was damp and looked disgusted. Remembering how Mu Chen had taken advantage of her by licking her palm, her cheeks couldn't help but flush red.
The following days passed uneventfully.
Little Fairy Doctor spent each day concocting poison. Under Mu Chen's guidance, many poison formulas were greatly improved, becoming more potent and toxic. As for Yun Zhi, she spent her days trying to break the seal of the Purple Winged Lion King. Mu Chen, meanwhile, would sit on the Enlightenment Futon every day, meditating. Each time, he felt he was just a hair's breadth away from the power of laws, yet it seemed as distant as mountains and rivers. It was always just a little short.
Four days later, Little Fairy Doctor paused her poison consumption. Her poison Dou Qi had already reached the Battle Spirit level. Originally just a Battle Practitioner, her rapid advancement was due to consuming potent poisons, as well as Mu Chen's help in unblocking her meridians.
"Mu Chen, let me cook for you tonight, okay?" Little Fairy Doctor asked.
"Sure," Mu Chen agreed.
"You agreed?" Little Fairy Doctor was taken aback.
"Mhm," Mu Chen nodded.
"Hehe, aren't you afraid I'll poison the food?" Little Fairy Doctor grinned mischievously.
"Please, the poison you concoct isn't even enough to fill my teeth," Mu Chen scoffed.
Mu Chen's body was now an Eight-Star Indestructible Golden Body, possessing an Undying Body. Ordinary poisons could no longer harm him. That was why Mu Chen dared to consume Little Fairy Doctor's poison four days ago.
"Thank you, Mu Chen," Little Fairy Doctor said, moved.
"Why are you thanking me?" Mu Chen asked, puzzled.
"Thank you, Mu Chen. Perhaps you will be my only friend in the future. But no matter what happens, as long as you still consider me a friend, even if I become a dreaded Poison Master, in front of you, I will always be the Little Fairy Doctor from Qing Mountain Town," Little Fairy Doctor murmured softly.
"Just a friend?" Mu Chen asked.
"What else do you want to be?" Little Fairy Doctor's cheeks flushed, her heart pounding like a little deer.
"I already have a wife, and I don't lack friends. How about... how about you become my lover?" Mu Chen teased with a mischievous grin.
"L... lover?" Little Fairy Doctor was stunned. Seeing the playful look on Mu Chen's face, she clenched her fist and swung at him, shouting, "I'll kill you! You actually want me to be your lover!"
Whoosh!
Little Fairy Doctor's fist came down, but with a thought, Mu Chen had already flashed five meters away.
"Hehehe..."
Mu Chen laughed triumphantly, saying lightly, "You go ahead and cook. I'm going to take a bath. I've been stinking for days."
(End of Chapter)